100 calorie snack packs seem to be popular among those who are watching their weight. But are they actually good for you?

Cookies, crackers and granola bars are now packaged in miniature, 100 calorie Servings... But registered dietitian Page Love says the health benefits can be deceiving.

Love says, "Don't fall prey to the trick that the smaller cookies are really lower fat. They are not, it's the same product just in smaller form."

She believes daily snacking is important to a healthy diet.

Love says, "It's almost like a mini meal and that's really what the objective of a snack should be to give you a combination of carbohydrate and protein that holds you through your four hours until the next meal."

Love suggests a combination of snack foods is better at satisfying hunger. "Maybe string cheese with wheat crackers or maybe a glass of milk with a low fat cookie or maybe doing a piece of luncheon meat rolled up into a wheat tortilla."

When buying prepacked snacks, love recommends looking for whole grains, fruits, nuts and lower sugar content on the label. Also try to avoid the temptation to eat more than one pack at a time.